1964 Map of Mt. Valhalla

About this map

Chequamegon National Forest encompasses the vast majority of this mid-1960s landscape, where the terrain is defined by the high point of Mt Valhalla and the surveillance presence of the Washburn Lookout Tower. The region, spanning the boundaries of Bell, Bayview, and Washburn, is heavily marked by the legacy of the timber industry and early transport. Long stretches of Old Railroad Grade wind through the township sections, tracing paths used before modern roads were established. Water resources are central to the geography here, with Long Lake, Twin Lakes, and Crystal Lake punctuating the dense forest cover. To the south, the headwaters of the North Fork Whittlesey Cr begin their descent, while a designated Picnic Area and a solitary Gravel Pit indicate the light recreational and industrial footprint of the era.